Dave,

I went back and read your original post. It's not a coincidence that she told you she wants a divorce on Father's Day and the day before your birthday. Those are days when one is supposed to be particularly nice to a person. She can't do it. Or she chooses not to. This shows a particular antipathy toward you.

I read all your desires for reconciliation and for time together with your family, and I have a gnawing feeling that you are being tricked.

Before you agree to what she asks, be sure that you have checked cell phone records, and if possible you should check her email. You need to know if there is another man.

I have seen it so many times on this board when one spouse is trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle and figure out the situation, and the pieces don't fit, it is because the most important ones are missing....the affair.

I am not trying to bring down your PMA. I am trying to help you. I am very sorry if it upsets you, but unless you know what you are dealing with, you cannot make decisions in your own best intrest.